Kendrick Perkins “soothes egos,” writer says

An article written by Yahoo! columnist Adrian Wojnarowski describes former Ozen standout as a tough guy and an ego-soother for the Oklahoma City Thunder. You can read the article here.

Here’s an excerpt from the article:

Within the Thunder organization, they understand Perkins’ value extends far beyond the modest statistics. These Thunder are undergoing the natural evolution of a rising power, where shots and minutes are rubbing egos the wrong way. Perkins plays the part of traffic cop, counseling in ways significant and slight.

And this:

“I get phone calls at all hours of the night from different teammates,” Perkins told Yahoo! Sports. “And I’ve got to tell them: OK, you didn’t get yours tonight but…